Mac and Cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of water to a boil. When boiling, add dried pasta and cook 1 minute less than the box and rinse with cold water.

3. 3

   Combine all cheeses together and set aside.

4. 4

   Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

5. 5

   Sprinkle in flour and whisk to combine. Mixture will look like very wet sand. Cook for approximately 1 minute, whisking often.

6. 6

   Slowly pour in the half and half, while constantly stirring until smooth.

7. 7

   Continue to heat over medium heat, whisking very often, until thickened to a very thick consistency.

8. 8

   Turn the heat on low and stir in spices and 1 1/2 cups of the cheeses, stirring to melt and combine. Stir in another 1 1/2 cups of cheese, and stir until completely melted and smooth.

9. 9

   In a large mixing bowl, combine drained pasta with cheese sauce, stirring to combine fully. Pour half of the pasta mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheeses, then top that with the remaining pasta mixture. Sprinkle the top with the last 1 1/2 cups of cheese.

10. 10

    Bake for 15 minutes, until cheesy is bubbly and lightly golden brown.